Psalm 16:1-2
New King James Version
The Hope of the Faithful, and the Messiah’s Victory
A (A)Michtam of David.
16 Preserve[a] me, O God, for in You I put my trust.
2 O my soul, you have said to the Lord,
“You are my Lord,
(B)My goodness is nothing apart from You.”
Footnotes
- Psalm 16:1 Watch over
Psalm 16:5
New King James Version
5 O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup;
You [a]maintain my lot.
Footnotes
- Psalm 16:5 Lit. uphold
Psalm 16:7-8
New King James Version
7 I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel;
My [a]heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
8 (A)I have set the Lord always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
Footnotes
- Psalm 16:7 Mind, lit. kidneys
Psalm 16:9-10
New King James Version
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will [a]rest in hope.
10 (A)For You will not leave my soul in [b]Sheol,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to [c]see corruption.
Footnotes
- Psalm 16:9 Or dwell securely
- Psalm 16:10 The abode of the dead
- Psalm 16:10 undergo
Psalm 16:11
New King James Version
11 You will show me the (A)path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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